Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)
Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1)

Hey everyone, it’s me, Dave, welcome to our recipe site. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, greek pasta salad (version 1). It is one of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is one of the most well liked of recent trending meals in the world. It is simple, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. It is enjoyed by millions every day. They’re nice and they look wonderful. Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1) is something that I’ve loved my whole life.

Wow.those seem like a lot of changes but I don't think it affected the overall essence of the dish. BTW: This is an embellished version of Greek Pasta Salad III.stick with this one. This Greek Pasta Salad is light and fresh, loaded with garden tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers tossed in a homemade Greek dressing with Kalamata olives and I love pasta salad, but taking my Greek Salad recipe and adding it to pasta is my favorite when I want a light pasta salad with no mayo.

To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook greek pasta salad (version 1) using 20 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1):
  1. Get Dressing
  2. Take 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  3. Take 1 Lemon (Juice)
  4. Take 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
  5. Take 1/2-2/3 Cup Olive Oil
  6. Make ready 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
  7. Prepare 6 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
  8. Make ready 3-4 tsp Dried Oregano
  9. Make ready Salt (To Taste)
  10. Get Pepper (To Taste)
  11. Prepare 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
  12. Get Salad
  13. Prepare 1 lb Rotini Pasta
  14. Make ready 8 oz Feta Cheese
  15. Take 2 Cups Large Black Olives (Halved or Sliced)
  16. Make ready 1 Cup Carrots (Julienned)
  17. Take 1-2 Cup Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
  18. Prepare 1 Cup Broccoli Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
  19. Prepare 1 Cup Cauliflower Florets (Cut in small pieces)(Blanched 2 Mins)
  20. Make ready 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Optional)

It's so bright and refreshing, it's jam packed with veggies and bits of tangy feta, and it's perfectly Greek Pasta Salad and a Fun Competition. Who doesn't love an intense cooking competition? This delicious Greek Pasta Salad is filled with rotini pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese and is covered in a tasty greek dressing! This recipe is my favorite version of Greek Pasta Salad, but you can easily add, subtract or substitute some of your favorite ingredients.

Steps to make Greek Pasta Salad (Version 1):
  1. Prepare Pasta according to package directions. Shock or Rinse in Cold Water to stop cooking. Set aside.
  2. Mix all Dressing Ingredients in a medium bowl, except the Olive Oil. Pour Olive Oil in while stirring constantly, until consistency is right. Set aside.
  3. Prepare and Cut all Vegetables. When cutting the Tomatoes, remember to scoop out the seeds and juice, before dicing. Bring a Large Pot of Salted Water to a boil. Add Broccoli and Cauliflower Florets. Cook for Two Minutes. Strain and Shock in Cold Water. Drain and Set Aside.
  4. Pour Dressing in a Large Mixing Bowl. Add all Ingredients except Pasta. Stir. Add Pasta. Fold all Ingredients together. Taste for seasoning. If using Freshly Grated Parmesan, add it now. Mix everything again.
  5. Cover and Refrigerate for at least 1 Hour. Best if chilled for Several Hours. Enjoy!

A recipe for a Greek-inspired pasta salad that's filled with tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, and feta and dressed in a tangy oregano vinaigrette. It's hard to beat the fresh, crisp goodness of this simple pasta salad. While it's easy to enjoy all year long, it tastes especially great during the hot and. Easy Greek Pasta Salad with a homemade vinaigrette, pasta, feta, and olives is an easy salad you can enjoy at room temperature or with Alternate Pastas for this Greek Pasta Salad. You don't have to use Rotini Pasta in this recipe, I use it because the spirals tend to hold onto the dressing the best.

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